Hundreds of local families in need will be treated to a Christmas Toy and Jacket Giveaway from 5:30 to 8pm Dec. 14 at the Morgan Hill Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
The local Cathedral of Faith’s outreach group, called “I Love Morgan Hill,” organized the eighth annual holiday event, which is still accepting donations of new toys, jackets or money (tax deductible) to help their cause. To make donations, contact Robin Tokiwa at (408) 483-7000.
This year’s theme is “You Belong Here.”
“This outreach is for community members who would like to enjoy a warm sit-down meal, listen to music and receive toys and jackets for their children,” according to lead organizer Josie Scott. “There is also a Santa’s Village for children to take pictures with Santa.”
Children must be present to receive a toy and jacket; it’s on a first-come, first-served basis until they are distributed.
Key supporters of the holiday outreach are I Love Morgan Hill, Cathedral of Faith, Martha’s Kitchen, Golden Eagle Mortgage and Gilroy Elk’s Lodge #1567.
The holiday dinner and giveaway is just one of the many outreach events organized by the Cathedral of Faith, including its family harvest food program where a free dinner is served on the second Tuesday of each month at the CCC.
The Cathedral of Faith’s Morgan Hill chapter has grown to more than 250 strong since it was established 10 years ago as part of a much larger 12,000-member national movement.
